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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services

Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire
South West
1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030

Delivery of a countywide, person-centred Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service for victims of sexual offences. The service must be trauma-informed and ACEs aware, providing tailored support to help victims cope and recover, regardless of whether a formal police report has been made. The service operates on a victim-led basis to improve long-term health and wellbeing outcomes through high-quality care.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £4m; As published
Published: 20 January 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 31 July 2025; First Light
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 31 July 2030

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist, trauma-informed support services for victims of sexual offences, including independent advocacy and recovery-focused care programmes.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
20 January 2025
Contract awardedto First Light
31 July 2025
Contract starts
1 August 2025
Contract ends
31 July 2030

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
ISVA contracts, 24 months: 1
Open ISVA tenders: 0
Typical ISVA contract: £4m

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How it compares

8.0× the typical ISVA contract (£496k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/904418/independent-sexual-violence-advisor-isva-services
Buyer reference: 1077
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire. Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Services. Contract award, 20 January 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/904418/independent-sexual-violence-advisor-isva-services (accessed 12 October 2026).